#3B51AA

Color Details

HEX
#3B51AA
RGB
rgb(59, 81, 170)
HSL
hsl(228, 48%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(65%, 52%, 0%, 33%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.13:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #3b51aa
Contrast 2.94:1 Fail
White on #3b51aa
Contrast 7.13:1 AAA
#3b51aa on Black
Contrast 2.94:1 Fail
#3b51aa on White
Contrast 7.13:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6274bb
#8997cc
#b1b9dd
#2f4188
#233166
#182044

Complement & Analogous

#aa943c
#5d3caa
#3c89aa

Triadic

#aa3c52
#52aa3c

Monochrome

#182044 #233166 #3b51aa #8997cc #b1b9dd #d8dcee

Analogous

#3c89aa #77acc4 #3b51aa #7d63bb #5d3caa #4a3088

Complementary Mix

#233166 #3b51aa #8997cc #aa943c #c8b980 #6f6027

Nearby Colors

#3b51a9
#3b51ab
#3b519a
#3b51ba

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About #3B51AA

#3B51AA converts to RGB(59, 81, 170) and HSL(228, 48%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#3B51AA FAQs

What is the RGB value of #3B51AA?
RGB: 59, 81, 170. Copy as CSS: rgb(59, 81, 170)
Is #3B51AA a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #3B51AA?
Complement: #aa943c.
Does #3B51AA have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.13:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.94:1 (Fails AA).